Where to find your blocked users list on Discord
Your blocked users list lives in Discord's User Settings, and the path is the same whether you're on desktop, mobile, or web. Open Discord, look for your username in the bottom left corner (desktop) or tap your profile icon (mobile), and select "User Settings." From there, go to "Privacy & Safety" and you'll see a "Blocked Users" section that shows everyone you've blocked.
The blocked users list displays the username and profile picture of each person you've blocked. You can scroll through the entire list if you've blocked many people. Next to each blocked user's name is an "Unblock" button — if you change your mind about blocking someone, that's where you'll find the option to reverse it.
Key Takeaways
- Your blocked users list is in User Settings under Privacy & Safety, accessible from desktop, mobile, or web.
- Blocked users cannot message you, add you as a friend, or see when you're online, but they can still see your public profile and posts in shared servers.
- Blocking someone on Discord does not remove them from shared servers — you'll still see them in member lists and channels.
- You can unblock anyone at any time from the same Blocked Users section where you view the list.
What blocking actually prevents a user from doing
When you block someone on Discord, you stop them from sending you direct messages and seeing your online status. They also cannot add you as a friend or see your profile details like your bio or custom status. If they try to message you, they'll see an error saying the message couldn't be delivered.
Blocking does not remove the person from servers you both belong to. They can still see you in member lists, read messages you post in public channels, and see your username in chat. If you want to avoid seeing them entirely, you may need to leave the server or mute the channels where they're active. Some servers also have moderation tools that can restrict what blocked users see, but that's a server-level setting, not something your personal block controls.
How blocking differs from muting and removing friends
Muting is gentler than blocking. When you mute someone, you still receive their messages and friend requests, but you won't get notifications about them. You can mute a specific person, a whole server, or just certain channels. Muting is useful if you want to reduce noise from someone without cutting off contact entirely.
Removing a friend is different again — it ends the friendship but doesn't prevent them from messaging you or seeing your status. They can still add you back as a friend. Blocking is the strongest action: it's the only one that stops incoming messages and hides your online status. If you're trying to avoid contact with someone, blocking is what you need. If you just want fewer notifications, muting might be enough.
Reasons your blocked list might look different than expected
If you're looking for someone you thought you blocked and can't find them, they may have deleted their account. Deleted accounts disappear from your blocked list automatically. You might also be looking in the wrong place — make sure you're in User Settings, not Server Settings. Server-level blocks (where a moderator blocks someone from a specific server) don't show up in your personal blocked users list.
Another possibility is that you blocked them on a different platform or in a different app. Discord's block list is separate from other services — blocking someone on Discord doesn't block them on Twitch, YouTube, or any other platform. If you're using Discord on multiple devices, your blocked list syncs across all of them, so the same people should appear everywhere you log in.
How to block someone if you haven't already
You can block someone directly from a conversation or from their profile. In a direct message, right-click their name (or long-press on mobile) and select "Block User." On their profile, click the three-dot menu and choose "Block." You can also block someone from a server by right-clicking their name in the member list or in a message they've sent.
Once you block someone, Discord will ask you to confirm. You have the option to also delete the direct message conversation with them — this removes the chat history, but you can turn it back on later if you unblock them. The block takes effect when ready. If they try to message you after you've blocked them, they won't know you've blocked them; they'll just see an error message.
What happens when you unblock someone
Unblocking someone restores their ability to message you and see your online status. It does not automatically restore your direct message history — if you deleted the conversation when you blocked them, those messages stay deleted. The person you unblock won't receive a notification that you've unblocked them.
If you unblock someone and then block them again, you're starting fresh. Any messages they sent while blocked are gone. If you think you might want to talk to someone again in the future, consider muting them instead of blocking — that way the conversation history stays intact and you can unmute them without losing anything.
Managing your privacy beyond blocking
Blocking handles direct contact, but Discord has other privacy settings worth checking. In User Settings under "Privacy & Safety," you can control who can send you friend requests, who can see you're online, and whether strangers can message you. You can set these to "Friends Only," "Server Members Only," or "Nobody," depending on how private you want to be.
You can also control what information appears on your profile. Some servers let members see more of your details than others. If you're concerned about privacy across Discord, spend time in the Privacy & Safety section — it has more controls than just the blocked users list. These settings work alongside blocking to give you full control over who can reach you and what they can see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a blocked user tell they've been blocked?
Not directly. When they try to message you, they'll see an error saying the message couldn't be delivered, but Discord doesn't send a notification saying "you've been blocked." They might figure it out if they can't find you in a shared server's member list or if they notice they can't add you as a friend, but there's no official notification.
Will a blocked user see my messages in a shared server?
Yes. Blocking only affects direct messages and friend requests. In public channels and servers you both belong to, they can still see everything you post. If you want to hide your messages from someone, you'd need to delete them or leave the server.
What if I block someone and then they create a new account?
You'd need to block the new account separately. Discord blocks are tied to individual accounts, not to people. If someone creates a new account and contacts you, you can block that account too. If this becomes a pattern, report it to Discord's Trust & Safety team.
Can I block someone without them being in my friends list?
Yes. You can block anyone — friends, people in servers, or even someone whose profile you found. You don't have to be friends with someone to block them. Right-click their name or profile and select the block option.
Does blocking someone remove them from a server I own?
No. Blocking is a personal action that only affects your own experience. If you own a server and want to remove someone, you need to use server moderation tools like kicking or banning them. Blocking them won't remove them from the server.